Network Architect - Fortinet, Network Security, Cloud - Fed Govt!

Hitech Asia Pacific; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 165,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitech Asia Pacific in Canberra seeks an experienced Network Architect to define, govern and evolve enterprise network architecture across on‑premises, cloud-connected and hybrid environments. You will provide strategic and hands‑on leadership to deliver secure, scalable network solutions.

The successful Network Architect will be offered an initial 12‑month contract with the view to be extended, based in Canberra with hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Enterprise network architecture in complex ICT environments.
• Strong Fortinet and enterprise network security expertise.
• Routing, switching, load balancing, WAN and cloud networking.
• Applying ISM, PSPF and Essential Eight security frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop enterprise network architectures, standards and roadmaps.
• Design and implement complex network and security solutions.
• Lead architecture governance and technical design assurance.
• Drive network resilience, automation and modernisation initiatives.

Skills

Fortinet

Network security

Routing

Switching

WAN

Cloud networking

Automation

Zero Trust

Tools

Fortinet

Job description

• Lead enterprise network architecture & security solutions
• Work across Fortinet, cloud networking, automation & Zero Trust

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Network Architect to define, govern and evolve enterprise network architecture across complex on-premises, cloud-connected and hybrid environments. You will provide strategic and hands‑on technical leadership to deliver secure, scalable, resilient and operationally supportable network solutions.

The successful Network Architect will be offered an initial 12-month contract with the view to be extended, based in Canberra with hybrid working arrangements.

The successful Network Architect will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Develop enterprise network architectures, standards and roadmaps.
• Design and implement complex network and security solutions.
• Lead architecture governance and technical design assurance.
• Drive network resilience, automation and modernisation initiatives.

The successful Network Architect will have experience in the following:

• Enterprise network architecture in complex ICT environments.
• Strong Fortinet and enterprise network security expertise.
• Routing, switching, load balancing, WAN and cloud networking.
• Applying ISM, PSPF and Essential Eight security frameworks.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Network Architect to shape enterprise network architecture and deliver highly secure, resilient network capabilities within a complex Federal Government environment. The successful candidate will be offered an initial 12-month contract with the view to be extended and rewarding hourly rates.